Tendler presses Leonard in title bid in New York bout
Lew Tendler, Philadelphia lightweight, seeks the title held by Leonard in a high stakes showdown. The era's press casts Tendler as a power with a strong left hand and a dangerous close range attack, while Leonard remains the favorite to extend his reign, with bets and preparations intensifying as fight night nears.
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Jack Sheehan
W York
Lew Tendhe
Philadelphia
Leonard
Spion
Jak‘ng
New York
Anard
Sue
Tendler
Lennard
Goddess of
Liberty
Ikewise
Lew
Benny
Plank
Railbirds
Tim Droney
Fray
Jersey
Droney
Eddie Roush Signs to Play With Reds
Eddie Roush, reinstated outfielder, signed a contract to play with the Cincinnati National League club. Neither Roush nor President Herrmann disclosed terms of the agreement.
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Eddie Roush
Reds
Cincinnati
Roush
Herrmann
Ocean Voyaging Proves a Saloon Passenger Can Survive
Neal O'Hara surveys Atlantic travel aboard the Aquitania noting how passengers, from conductors of vice to flappers, endure sea life with humor and excess. He compares costs, class differences, and the social scene, highlighting orchids, drinks, and the hit to wallets on a six day crossing.
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Neal O’hara
New York
Cherbourg
Aquitania
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Europe
Cunard
Marcel Crimps
Sprite
Ford
Kramer Quits the Bike Game After 27 Years of Racing
Frank Kramer, famed American bicycle racer, retired after winning a final Newark velodrome race before 15,000 fans. At 41, he cited strain on his constitution and a fortune built in 24 years of pro racing. He held the American title 18 times and the world title once, with notable rivalries against Arthur and Willie Spencer and Ray Eaton.
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New York
Frank Kramer
Newark
Kramer
Ray Eaton
Arthur
Willie Spencer
Brothers
Canada
Orlando Piani
Francisco Verri
Arthur Spencer
Spencer
Eaton
England
Dempsey Brennan Labor Day Bout Claimed by Promoter
Floyd Witzsimmons, boxing promoter, said he secured a Labor Day bout between Jack Dempsey and Bill Brennan of Chicago. The promoter noted the Michigan City negotiations reached a firm agreement for the fight.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Floyd Witzsimmons
Michigan City
Ind
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Chicago
Splendid Racing at Elks Stake in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on July 24 the opening day of the midsummer Grand Circuit featured Margaret Dillon winning the Elks Home 2 04 pace. Original favorites showed steady work in two other events as the meeting began.
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Columbus
Associated Press
Margaret Dillon
Elks
Margaret Dillon Dominates Elks Race Heats
Margaret Dillon wins straight heats in Elks event with a 2 01 1 4 mile pace matching her world record set two weeks earlier in Toledo. Grace Direct was the favorite but Dillon’s barred entry shifted favorites in a purse of 1.00 for three heats featuring pacers and trotters.
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Margaret Dillon
Elks
Toledo
Grace Direct
Fasisg
Morrison
Laura Forbes
Brm
Steve D. Boy
Slaight, Valentine
Lark Spur LG
Childs
Plaxico
Princess’ Marion Doctor Star
Phillis Volo
the Black Bass
Buddy Mack
Pater Hall
le ‘Side
Brh
Cox
Trumpeter
Erskine
General Byng
Perry
Roy Archdale
Blk H (Childs
Tallahatchie
Edman
Mints
Peter Will Tell
Baron
Worthy
Lewin
Princess Kiawah
Murphy
Amarello McKinney
Rip Heeres
Harvest Lad
Veeters Bovolo
Elka
Berry
John Henry
Rover
Chag
Ruth Patch
Ae Hedgewood
Belmar
Vin Richards Wins Easily in Metropolitan Singles
Vincent Richards of Yonkers and S Howard Voshell of Brooklyn, ranked No. 3 and No. 8, won their first metropolitan singles matches at the Crescent Athletic Club. Richards beat C G Burrows 1 1 4, Voshell defeated John J Blust 6 0 6 1, a rainstorm halted Washburn Davies play, and Shimidzu finished Hill 0 6 2. Johnny Wilson eyed reinstatement while Marty Killilea faced promoter delays.
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New York
Vincent Richards
Yonkers
N. Y
S. Howard Voshell
Brooklyn
Crescent Athletic Club
Richards
C. G. Burrows
Voshell
John J. Blust
Watson M. Washburn
James Davies
Leland Stanford
Davies
Washburn
Zenzo Shimidzu
C. R. Hill
Frazee Billets Boston Trade Sparks Yankee Rebuild Doubt
Paul H. Shannon argues Harry Frazee sacrificed Boston to bolster New York, shipping Dugan and other players. He claims the sale weakens the Red Sox while strengthening the Yankees, and predicts a lean season for Boston as the Yankees gain from the swap.
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Red Sox
Boston
Yankee
New York
Yankees
Dugan
Colonel Ruppert
Baker
McNally
Razee
Smith
Osort
Thigan
Indians
White Sox
Tigers
Fenster
Jeff Pfeffer
Mitchell
Elmer Miller
Frazee
Heme
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KNOW
O. K
Havana
Philip Assner & Co
Washington St
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Lynn Cigar Co
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H. P. ‘Cigar ‘Co
Suledninis Pe Mare
Jackie Coogan
Strain
Splendid Racing
Elks Stake
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Pinaud
Pinaud American Import Office
Pinaud Bldg
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Johnny Wilson
Marty Killilea
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Jones
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Rubini & Diane
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Dorothy Dalton
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Cape Cod
Dorothy Bradford
Atlantic Ave
Orchestra
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Frank Mayo
Lea Zarrell
Armstrong & James
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Henri Sisters
Fenway Theatre
Norma Talmadge
Thomas Meighan
Ordons IF
Olympia Wash
Anita Stewart
Rose O’ the Sea
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Officer Hyman
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